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UV-Durable Hydrophobic Coatings for Enhanced Sensor Performance in ADAS and Autonomous Vehicle Systems

The increasing adoption of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles (AVs) demands highly reliable sensors that can operate effectively in adverse environmental conditions. Fog, rain, mud, and debris ... Read More…

  • Topic: Automotive, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update

Coatings for Drop-on-Demand Application Technology as a Sustainable Solution for Vehicle Customization

Automotive manufacturers are increasingly interested in drop-ondemand (DOD) inkjet technology for its potential to enable high-resolution, on-demand customization while improving paint shop efficiency and sustainability. Compared to traditional spray application ... Read More…

  • Topic: Automotive, Coatings, CoatingsTech Update

Microns by the Manual: A Guide to ASTM Paint Film Thickness Measurement Techniques

film thickness is intrinsic to metallic, organic (paint), organometallic, and polymeric films. Every application has a prescribed ideal thickness to ensure durability, performance, and fitness for service. Film thickness governs ... Read More…

  • Topic: ASTM, CoatingsTech Update

Adjusted Expectations: Updating Relevant Data in The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry

Shortly after publication of "The State of the U.S. Paint and Coatings Industry: Geopolitics, Supply Chains, and Strategy" in the November/December 2025 issue of CoatingsTech, we became aware that the ... Read More…

  • Topic: Coatings, CoatingsTech Update, State of the Industry

Names in the News: October 2025

Editor’s note: The following industry professionals have recently received promotions or appointments. To submit your company’s personnel news for possible publication in CoatingsTech, email publications@paint.org with “Names in the News” in the ... Read More…

  • Topic: CoatingsTech Update, Names in the News
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